Chicago, Illinois vs. Yellow Springs, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yellow Springs, Ohio is 11.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,134 in Yellow Springs, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yellow Springs, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Yellow Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Yellow Springs, OH
Compared to Chicago, Yellow Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower